Steamed Shrimp

Name: Steamed Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). large shrimp; 1 bunch spring onions, roots cut off but left whole; 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole black peppercorns; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 fresh limes, cut in half; 1 12 oz (336 grm). bottle beer (Heineken or equivalent); 3 whole cloves; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Old Bay seasoning

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb (.5 kg). large shrimp
1 bunch spring onions, roots cut off but left whole
1 tbsp (15 ml) whole black peppercorns
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 fresh limes, cut in half
1 12 oz (336 grm). bottle beer (Heineken or equivalent)
3 whole cloves
1/4 cup (60 ml) Old Bay seasoning

Directions

1

Place all but shrimp in a pot of water/beer (pot big enough to allow shrimp to roll around during the boil).
2

Be sure and squeeze limes into water then toss them in pot.
3

Allow water/beer to come to a boil.
4

Add shrimp.
5

Cook just until shrimp turns pink and comes to the top (about 2 minutes).
6

Remove everything with a large strainer.
7

Place in bamboo steamer and serve.